Introduction

The genus Danis occurs in New Guinea and surrounding islands, as well as northernmost Australia. More widespread taxa formerly included in Danis are now separated into the genus Psychonotis. According to Parsons (1999), members of both genera are distasteful and engage in mimicry with one another and other New Guinea lycaenids.

Other Names for DanisFabricius 1807

ThysonotisHübner 1819 junior objective synonym

HadotheraBillberg 1820 junior objective synonym

DamisBoisduval 1832 junior objective synonym

Green-banded Blues

References

Parsons, M. 1999 The butterflies of Papua New Guinea: their systematics and biology. San Diego: Academic Press.

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